The Vampire Diaries: Watch Season 6 Episode 22 Online

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So... that happened.

Viewers had been counting down the days untilĀ The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22 partly because it served as a season finale and they knew there would be a major cliffhanger, of course.

But mostly because they also knew this would be Nina Dobrev's final ever appearance on the series.

Talk had circulated since the star made her announcement, with fans wondering whether TVD would kill Elena off or send her packing from Mystic Falls.

Also: just how many boxes of tissues would we need as we witnessed these events.

Without giving anything away, let's just say Elena's departure was satisfying and sentimental, touching and well done.

Just how did it go down? Click on the video above to watch The Vampire Diaries online and to find out now.

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The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22 Quotes

[to Kai] One thing you're not going to do, you're not going to mess with me. I am in a very volatile place right now and I will start beheading people that I don't like, starting with you, if she doesn't wake up.

Damon

[to Tyler] You once told me that I gave you a second chance and you promised that you wouldn't waste it. I love you. Let me do this for you.

Liv